Row and end-unit townhouses
One trouble spot, such as a dormer or chimney flashing, usually points to roof repair.
Roofing Company in Centreville, VA
Centreville is a townhouse market: 47.6 percent of its homes share a wall, against 31.4 percent that stand alone, and most were built in the 1980s and 1990s. For those roofs, the county's fire-rated decking note and your association's exterior approval matter more than the permit counter. Route 29 here is the former Lee Highway, and one small historic district sits in the old town.
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A townhouse market
Why does a Centreville roof start with the townhouse, not the permit?
The 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey counts 25,414 housing units in the Centreville place. Of those, 12,106 are attached and 7,974 are detached, so townhouses are the largest single group.
The median home was built in 1991, and the 1980s are the biggest decade with 9,333 units.
Centreville is unincorporated, so Fairfax County is the permit office.
What we do here
Which roof work matches a Centreville row, a detached house or a condo building?
Detached houses from the 1980s and 1990s
Wear on every slope is a roof replacement question.
Choosing a covering
Where an association sets color and profile, compare roofing materials first.
The county office
What does Fairfax County Land Development Services say about townhouse roof decking?
Fairfax County Land Development Services takes permit questions at 703-222-0801 (TTY 711) and is at 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 324, in Fairfax. Bring the exact scope to that call.
| What you plan | Who to ask |
|---|---|
| New shingles on the same roof | The county's list of work without a building permit includes replacing roof shingles. |
| Plywood replaced on a townhouse roof | The list exempts under 256 square feet, or 9 boards, unless the roof must be fire rated, and it names townhomes as the example. |
| Roof repair or chimney repair | Both sit under the county's miscellaneous work that does need a permit. |
| Solar panels on the roof | Panels are on the permit list. |
| Color, profile or product on a community roof | Your own homeowners association or its architectural committee. Get its answer in writing before you order. |
The county rules on your exact scope. Our guide, Roofing Contractor in Centreville, VA, walks through the same steps.
Old Centreville
Is the Centreville Historic Overlay District the same as your subdivision?
No, and the difference is large. The county describes a town that residents petitioned the Virginia Assembly to found in 1792 on Braddock's Road, on the site of an older community called Newgate. The Warrenton Turnpike was built in 1808, and railroads built in the 1850s bypassed the town.
Inside the district, the county Architectural Review Board reviews exterior changes. Its FAQ says a subdivision's own design committee does not replace the board, but the board is needed only for exterior alterations that require a building permit. The board's contact is 703-324-1380 (TTY 711). Ask the county to check your parcel against the district line, and whether your roofing scope counts.
Housing
How old are Centreville's 25,414 homes, and who lives in them?
These are 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey figures for the Centreville place. It tallies homes, never roofs, so roof age and material are not in it.
Median built 1991
Of 25,414 units, 8,183 date from the 1990s and 3,869 from 2000 to 2009. Only 11.0 percent were built before 1980.
73.2 percent owner-occupied
Of 25,060 occupied homes, 18,353 are owner-occupied and 6,707 are rented.
19.0 percent in larger buildings
4,836 units are in apartment or condo buildings with five or more homes, and 1,205 of those are in buildings with 50 or more. Many such buildings carry low-slope sections; see flat roof work.
Wind and power
Which electric company serves your Centreville roof, and why does it matter after a storm?
The county's utility page says most residents are served by Dominion, and that residents in portions of Centreville and Clifton may receive electric service from the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative, reachable at 703-378-8422. Check your bill, since news outage counts often come from Dominion alone.
Fox 5's report on the April 2017 storms said strong winds also caused damage in the "Centerville and Fairfax areas" and that tree debris led to road closures. It does not describe roofs. A limb on the roof is a reason to call, from the ground.
Roads and old sites
Why is Route 29 the road people still call Lee Highway, and where is Mount Gilead?
Fairfax County renamed Lee Highway as Route 29 on July 5, 2023, and its notice said county records, such as Fairfax Water, property tax and voter registration, would change automatically. Match any contract address to your current tax bill.
In Historic Centreville Park, the Park Authority describes Mount Gilead House, a tavern built around 1785, and the Spindle Sears House, a Sears kit home put up in 1935. The Park Authority's number is 703-324-8700.
How a job starts
From a call about a Centreville townhouse to the first day on the roof: what happens?
1. Say what it is
Townhouse, detached house or condo building, and which street.
2. Describe the problem
A stain, a missing shingle, or a flashing line that looks open.
3. Check the approvals
The county first, then the association if you have one.
4. Settle the scope
Repair a section, redo a slope or all of it: your call.
5. Set the dates
Scheduling follows the approvals, not the other way around.
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FAQ
Centreville townhouse and roof questions
Why does the county mention townhomes when I only replace roof plywood?
The county's list exempts replacing less than 256 square feet of roof plywood, but not when the roof must be fire rated, and it gives townhomes as its example. Since 47.6 percent of Centreville homes are attached, it is worth asking Land Development Services before you assume the exemption applies.
Is replacing shingles on a Centreville house the same as repairing a leak, for the county?
Not on the county's list. It places replacing roof shingles among work with no building permit and roof repairs among work that has one. Describe the job exactly and ask 703-222-0801 how it is classified.
Does my 1980s Centreville subdivision fall under the Historic Overlay District?
Almost certainly the district is the old town laid out on Braddock's Road, not the later neighborhoods, but the county can confirm by parcel. If you are inside it, the Architectural Review Board needs to hear about exterior changes that require a building permit.
Why does my paperwork say Lee Highway when the sign says Route 29?
The county renamed the road on July 5, 2023. County records changed on their own, but other documents may not have, so check the address on any contract against your current tax bill.
Who do I call when the power is out after a storm in Centreville?
That depends on your provider. The county says most residents have Dominion, and portions of Centreville may be served by the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative at 703-378-8422. Check your bill, since outage numbers in the news often come from one company.
What can the Census tell me about my own roof?
Very little. It records that Centreville's median home dates to 1991 and that 68.9 percent were built from 1980 to 1999, yet nothing about any one roof.
Our condo building in Centreville has a flat roof. Who decides on replacing it?
Almost one Centreville unit in five is in a larger building, so shared roofs are common. A board or manager usually decides, and the county still has a say on scope. Our flat roof page covers the work.
Nearby
Which places near Centreville and Route 28 do we also cover?
Official pages used
Where can you check these Centreville facts yourself?
Read on October 8, 2026.
Talk through the next step
Tell us what your Centreville roof is attached to
Say whether it is a townhouse, a detached house or a condo building, and whether an association is involved. That decides which questions come first.
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